Shows
Bethel Church Blackheath (West Midlands)What does it really mean to follow Jesus - Andy SheltonOn this Bethel Church Blackheath's Church anniversary Andy asks us the question are we just doing church stuff or are we following Jesus.
Are we effective and productive for God as we look at 2 Peter 1 v3 - 8, where God has given us everything we need for a Godly life.
2023-10-2133 minBethel Church Blackheath (West Midlands)Sharing SundayThis weeks podcast is from various people of the Bethel congregation sharing about blessings or answers to prayer in recent weeks.
2023-09-0822 minBethel Church Blackheath (West Midlands)Sharing Sunday - Linda Prince, Paul Evans, and Pam CliftThis weeks podcast we are blessed by three different members of the Bethel Blackheath congregation sharing.
Linda starts by sharing about how Grace is shown in people's life, through wisdom.
Paul shares about gifts, a free gift from God, eternal life. He explains that some people do all good things, but they haven't accepted Jesus as their saviour and to become a Christian. Paul refers to a song in his message, which is called, "I wish we'd all been ready "
Pam shares for our final thought for today about how we are scared when we go and witness about Jesus.
2023-08-1518 minBethel Church Blackheath (West Midlands)Looking Forward - VariousThis weeks podcast looks at the various works that Bethel Blackheath is involved in, Bethel Bears, our Manna House provision. The youth at Bethel through Faithbuilders and the overall work of Bethel as a Church.
2023-01-0946 minBethel Church Blackheath (West Midlands)Looking back - Various peopleAs 2022 comes to an end, we have the thoughts of various members of the people who meet at Bethel Church Blackheath as they share about lessons learnt and blessing gained.
2023-01-0720 minBethel Church Blackheath (West Midlands)Bethel Harvest, Manna House Sunday - Ruth CrumptonRuth shares encouraging thoughts on the word Harvest in relation to the Bethel community project Manna House.
2022-10-2046 minBethel Church Blackheath (West Midlands)The Demon Possessed Man - Howard BarberToday Howard shares a few thoughts about the witness that we have to others by reading about the demon possessed man which can be found in Mark 5: 1 - 20.
2021-06-1314 minBethel Church Blackheath (West Midlands)A Joyful Provider - Mark CrumptonWho is your God?
Today Mark encourages us to know a joyful Jesus that provides for us, turns water into wine, sinners into saints, fear into courage, sorrow into joy, defeat into victory, despair into hope and death into life.
Joy comes from knowing who Jesus is.
2021-06-0612 minBethel Church Blackheath (West Midlands)A Father's Growing Faith - Gwen EvansDo you know Jesus as your Lord and Saviour but sometimes find yourself weak and ineffective? Or perhaps you are someone who is hard or hostile, refusing to acknowledge Christ despite the evidence around you of his power and his working?
Today Gwen shares of four groups of people that are represented in Mark 9: 14 - 29 and helps us to understand which group we identify with.
2021-05-3018 minBethel Church Blackheath (West Midlands)Cancelled Connections - Anne SheltonWe've all faced cancellations of some sort, you might feel that your relationship with God has been cancelled or the connection has been lost.
Today, Anne reminds us that our good shepherd, God, is 100% committed to us and that nothing can cause God to cancel his connection with us!
2021-05-2317 minBethel Church Blackheath (West Midlands)A Glimpse of God's Heart - Jo GoodmanAfter reading the story about Jesus healing the leper, Jo Goodman shares three prompts for reflection:
We shouldn't delay in coming to God
We should have confident faith, not questioning whether God can do something but asking whether He is willing
We should live with Christ like compassion
The video that Jo refers to: https://youtu.be/hUxgzXu_ujg
2021-05-0918 minBethel Church Blackheath (West Midlands)At His Feet - Sue GreenToday Sue shares some thoughts about Mary and Martha on their differing personalities and reminds us that we should prioritise being in God's presence, sitting at His feet and soaking up His words.
2021-05-0213 minBethel Church Blackheath (West Midlands)Lost - Carole BarberThe word lost can be used in lots of scenarios: being lost having gone the wrong way, having lost a loved one (if they know Jesus then they are not lost but are home), being a lost cause.
No matter what lost you feel right now, we are not lost to Jesus, He wants you to find Him and know that He loves you.
Today, Carole shares some stories of times where people have felt lost and reminds us that Jesus is our guide and shows us His way.
2021-04-2510 minBethel Church Blackheath (West Midlands)Seeing Life from God's Point of View - Simon PriestHave you ever said: "if God loves me, then why does He allow so many difficulties and trials to come into my life?"
If you have, then you are in good company because throughout the centuries, many Christians have responded to their troubles with similar words.
Today Simon shares some encouragement as to God's purpose in permitting trials and difficulties in our lives.
2021-04-1813 minBethel Church Blackheath (West Midlands)The Garden of Your Mind (Part 2) - Ruth CrumptonToday Ruth shares two more positive thoughts which she encourages us to grow and cultivate in the garden of our minds
2021-04-1121 minBethel Church Blackheath (West Midlands)Called By Name - Mark CrumptonJohn 20: 16 NIV - Jesus said to her, “Mary.” She turned toward him and cried out in Aramaic, “Rabboni!” (which means “Teacher”)
Easter called Mary by name. Easter became a personal experience for her. Easter became real, genuine. Easter became powerful and authentic and most of all, Easter became life changing.
Is Easter genuine to you? Is it authentic? Life changing? Or is it just Easter: another holiday in our calendar.
Today, on Easter Sunday, Mark encourages us to listen to our risen Saviour, Jesus Christ, as He calls us by name.
He can chang...
2021-04-0419 minBethel Church Blackheath (West Midlands)The Centurion's StoryListen to the testimony of the Centurion from yesterday's Good Friday podcast from Tony Shaw.
2021-04-0304 minBethel Church Blackheath (West Midlands)What a difference a Day makes - Tony ShawIn just 24 hours the course of the human race was changed.
What a difference a Day makes! Today, on Good Friday, Tony shares some thoughts about the impact of Christ's death on the Centurion who exclaimed "Surely this man was the Son of God" in Mark 15: 39.
2021-04-0216 minBethel Church Blackheath (West Midlands)Judas and Peter - Gwen EvansJudas and Peter are very different characters who both spent three years with Jesus, listening to His teachings and witnessing His miracles and yet Judas went out into the darkness of the night whereas Peter walked into the brightness of the day.
Today Gwen shares some thoughts on both Judas and Peter and their very different life outcomes.
2021-03-2815 minBethel Church Blackheath (West Midlands)Life's Rich Tapestry - Anne SheltonOur lives are like a tapestry, a work of art crafted beautifully by God. God weaves together the threads of life to create an amazing tapestry that one day we will be able to see.
We may be experiencing the ugly side of our tapestry, the knots and dark threads but we can remind ourselves of who our God is, what He is like and how much he understands our pain. We have a God we can trust, a weaver who can give us hope in the darkest of times.
Today Anne shares an analogy...
2021-03-2116 minBethel Church Blackheath (West Midlands)What to do when you don't know what to do? - Callum WhitfieldSometimes we just don't know what to do. Whether it's knowing what's best or making a decision, sometimes we just don't know.
In todays podcast, Callum shares some things that we should do when we don't know what to do:
We should trust and remember that God is still working even when we can’t see it.
We should have faith in Jesus because we can do all things through Him.
We should think about what Jesus would do and bring our situation to Him. He is the best counsellor and the best guide.
We should sp...
2021-03-1411 minBethel Church Blackheath (West Midlands)Meetings - Carole BarberEach day we have tens to hundreds of encounters; meetings with others. What are the most important meetings that you have had in your life?
In todays podcast, Carole shares some examples of meetings from the Bible and encourages us to think about these questions:
After a meeting with Jesus, do people see a change in you? Do they see a different person?
When we pray, do we doubt that God is working when we don't see answers rather than thanking Him for the fact we know He is working, even when we can't see it?
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2021-03-0711 minBethel Church Blackheath (West Midlands)For such a time as this - Jo GoodmanJo Goodman shares the story of Paul and his many God given opportunities and encourages us to make the most of the opportunities we are given for such a time as this.
2021-02-2812 minBethel Church Blackheath (West Midlands)Nicodemus - Howard BarberHoward looks at the story of Nicodemus
2021-02-2115 minBethel Church Blackheath (West Midlands)Trust and Obey - Sue GreenSue reminds us that God has a plan for our lives and we just need to trust him. The example she uses in the podcast is the story of Ruth
2021-02-1413 minBethel Church Blackheath (West Midlands)The Adventure - Mark CrumptonMark talks about not giving up and that God had a plan, and uses the story of Joseph as an example, if his brothers didn’t sell him he wouldn’t be able to fulfill his purpose. Life is an Adventure.
2021-02-0715 minBethel Church Blackheath (West Midlands)In the shadow of His wing - Gwen EvansGwen tells us how living under God's wing gives us protection.
2021-01-3114 minBethel Church Blackheath (West Midlands)God Is Holy - Simon PreistSimon looks at a conversation between God and the people of Israel in Leviticus.
2021-01-2407 minBethel Church Blackheath (West Midlands)Great Expectations - Tony ShawIn todays podcast Tony looks at a Ephesians 1: 1-14 and talks about God's expectations for us.
2021-01-1729 minBethel Church Blackheath (West Midlands)New Year Challenge for 2021 Episode 3Today Ruth finishes her new year challenge for 2021 by looking a the last 3 fruits of the spirit - faithfulness, gentleness and self control.
2021-01-1023 minBethel Church Blackheath (West Midlands)Part 2 of A New Year Challenge for 2021Today Ruth continues her new year challenge for 2021 by looking at the fruits of patience, kindness and goodness.
2021-01-0323 minBethel Church Blackheath (West Midlands)A New Year Challenge for 2021 (Part 1)Today Ruth shares Part 1 of a 3 week mini series where she sets us a New Year Challenge for 2021
2020-12-2721 minBethel Church Blackheath (West Midlands)Have I got news for you - Mark CrumptonChristmas brings us the best news of all, the Saviour of the world was born!
Mark Crumpton shares some thoughts about the shepherds and how we can response to the greatest news the world has ever known.
Merry Christmas from us all at Bethel Church Blackheath!
2020-12-2516 minBethel Church Blackheath (West Midlands)Looking Up (A Christmas Thought) - Tony ShawSince the beginning of time God has looked down on His children, but for the first time ever, over 2000 years ago, God was no longer looking down, He was looking up at humanity.
Tony Shaw, at our Zoom Carol Service, shares a thought for Christmas.
2020-12-2407 minBethel Church Blackheath (West Midlands)Walking in Wonder - Jo GoodmanJo asks us how are we walking looking at the Christmas story.
2020-12-2013 minBethel Church Blackheath (West Midlands)For unto us a child is born - Howard BarberHoward shares some thoughts about Isaiah 9: 6 and reminds us that Christ is wonderful, mighty, everlasting and our Prince of Peace.
2020-12-1315 minBethel Church Blackheath (West Midlands)Day 41 is coming - Carole BarberCarol gives us some examples from the bible of times where people have faced 40 day trials and guides us as to how we can spend those 40 days to help us grow in our faith.
2020-12-0610 minBethel Church Blackheath (West Midlands)Ready or Not - Tony ShawTony asks us are we ready for the bride groom to come. Looking at the story of the women and their oil at the wedding in Matthew 25: 1-13
2020-11-2920 minBethel Church Blackheath (West Midlands)Be Ready !! - Mark CrumptonIn todays episode Mark asks us are we ready for the second coming. Are we ready to see the king?
2020-11-2219 minBethel Church Blackheath (West Midlands)Into Battle Onward Christian Soldiers - discipline and morale - Simon PriestEven the best army can fail without discipline. One thing we can discipline is our words and thoughts. Simon also mentions the fruits of the spirit. And looks at a letter from Paul in Galatians. Simon also looks at other scriptures from both Paul & James.
A joyful Christian is a strong Christian.
2020-11-1512 minBethel Church Blackheath (West Midlands)Jesus is your open all hours resource bank - Anne SheltonIn todays podcast Anne looks at how Jesus is always there for us and has been through what we are going through. Looking at a variety of passages including 2 Peter 1:3-4
2020-11-0816 minBethel Church Blackheath (West Midlands)God's Perspective - Callum WhitfieldIt's fair to say that there's a lot of bad news in the world right now, but in today's podcast, Callum encourages us to look at our situation differently: to look at it through God's perspective.
2 Corinthians 5: 7 NIV - "For we live by faith, not by sight"
2020-11-0109 minBethel Church Blackheath (West Midlands)Restoration - Howard BarberHoward Talks about how we can have complete restoration through Christ. Howard looks at Juda and he talks about how David knows he requires restoration and how we can become as white as snow through complete restoration.
2020-10-2515 minBethel Church Blackheath (West Midlands)Stick it out in this land - Jo GoodmanHow often do pray for God's will to be done in our lives, but believe our own way is far better?
Sometimes the best thing for us to do, is to stay put and wait patiently for God to intervene in our situation. Stay put and know that He knows best.
Today Jo Goodman reminds us of some truths that we can hold onto while we wait for God's next direction. We can know that there is presence in staying put, there is purpose in staying put and that we can find God's promise when...
2020-10-1811 minBethel Church Blackheath (West Midlands)Communicating with God - Gwen EvansA. W. Tozer - "If you do all the talking when you pray, how will you ever hear God's answers?"
Have you ever wondered about what is the best way to pray?
We know prayer can come in many forms but today, Gwen Evans shares some insight as to some best practices when trying to communicate with God.
2020-10-1120 minBethel Church Blackheath (West Midlands)How are you?, Are you ok? - Ruth CrumptonIn this weeks podcast Ruth asks us to consider how honest we are when asked these questions and what we should do in those times when we are not ok.
2020-10-0425 minBethel Church Blackheath (West Midlands)There's no doubt about it - Tony ShawAre you facing a storm at the moment?
Do you need a God appointment?
How do you respond in storms that you can't control?
Inspired by the song "There's no doubt about it" by We the Kingdom, Tony Shaw shares encouragement and reminds us of Biblical truths to help us when we go through storms.
Most importantly we should remember, whatever we go through, Jesus is with us and He will take us to the other side.
The link to the song by We the Kingdom: https://youtu.be...
2020-09-2720 minBethel Church Blackheath (West Midlands)Your Tomorrow - Mark CrumptonAre you afraid of your tomorrow?
We can walk confidently into our tomorrow because we know that the King of Kings, Lord of Lords is with us through whatever tomorrow brings.
We should look forward to our tomorrows because there is nothing in our tomorrow that our God hasn't got complete control of.
Trust Him, worship Him, praise Him.
2020-09-2016 minBethel Church Blackheath (West Midlands)Before God - Callum WhitfieldWhat do you put before God?
What are your priorities? Is God first in your life?
Callum Whitfield challenges us to consider what is most important in our lives and how we spend our time and reminds us that with the Holy Spirit, we can put God first in our lives.
2020-09-1312 minBethel Church Blackheath (West Midlands)Leaving a Next-Generation legacy - Jo GoodmanIs my life an example to many? Does my life declare God's goodness and glory always?
Does my life proclaim God's love to the younger generations?
Jo Goodman shares some thoughts about leaving a legacy for the future generations, preparing them and encouraging them to spend a future with Christ by their side.
Reflect:
How are you currently serving God faithfully at church?
Are you living out your calling or are you ignoring what God has got planned for you?
How is your life influencing those around you?
Who is affected by...
2020-09-0611 minBethel Church Blackheath (West Midlands)God is Love - A Father's Heart - Anne SheltonAre you living a life of love, following the example set by Jesus?
Anne Shelton reminds us that God is Love and in doing so reveals his Father's heart through his unending patience and kindness.
2020-08-3020 minBethel Church Blackheath (West Midlands)The Garden of Your Mind - Ruth CrumptonYou are a gardener and your mind is the garden. Are you planting and growing thoughts like flowers or weeds in the garden of your mind?
2020-08-2319 minBethel Church Blackheath (West Midlands)Encouragement - Simon PriestHave you been encouraged by another person this week?
How many people have you personally encouraged this week by what you have said or done for them?
Simon Priest reminds us that as Christians, we should support, help and encourage other people through our words, thoughts and actions. We take a look at Barnabas whose name means "son of encouragement" and look at how he encouraged other Christians.
Bible verses mentioned in today's podcast: Acts 9, Acts 4: 36, Acts 11: 19-26, 1 Thessalonians 5: 11, Hebrews 10: 23-25 and Hebrews 3: 12-13
2020-08-1610 minBethel Church Blackheath (West Midlands)Let go and let God - Carole BarberHave you ever tried sorting things out for yourself and then shouting at God asking: "What's going on?", "This is impossible", "I can't do it", "Why aren't you helping me?"
Carole Barber shares some insight on what it means to truly be still and know that God is who He says He is in Psalm 46.
Quite often it is hard to be still but ultimately we should trust God and embrace what He wants to do in our lives.
2020-08-0915 minBethel Church Blackheath (West Midlands)Renewed Vision - Mark CrumptonDo you need to review your God given vision?
Is your vision impaired because of your current situation?
Mark Crumpton shares the importance of renewing our God given vision and outlines ways in which we can refresh our vision to focus on God's path for our lives.
The bible verses mentioned: Acts 9: 17-22, Psalm 146: 8-9, Lamentations 3: 22-23, Proverbs 3: 5-6 and finally Luke 24: 13 onwards.
2020-08-0221 minBethel Church Blackheath (West Midlands)You ain't seen nothing yet - Tony ShawDo you know whether you will have eternal life in heaven?
Tony Shaw gives us a glimpse of the place called heaven revealing 5 important points about life in Heaven.
The video that Tony mentions "There Is A king / What Would You Do" by Elevation Worship: https://youtu.be/4qLp9mxfVvc
2020-07-2625 minBethel Church Blackheath (West Midlands)Where is your faith? - Jo GoodmanWhere is your faith?
Do you carry it with you in all spheres of life?
Are you expectant of the goodness of God?
Are you seeking God's view or your own?
Do you have an "if God can" attitude or "I know God can" attitude?
Jo Goodman shares a few thoughts about trusting God's plan and standing firm in our faith as instructed to in 1 Corinthians verse 16.
2020-07-1910 minBethel Church Blackheath (West Midlands)All Lives Matter - Mark CrumptonAll lives matter to God. No matter what skin, race, gender, YOU matter to God.
Mark Crumpton brings a powerful message reminding us of how much we matter to God and how much everyone matters to God.
Mark also challenges us with our God given gifts.
Am I doing what God has gifted me to do? Am I where God wants me to be? Am I making that difference that God wants me to make?
2020-07-1222 minBethel Church Blackheath (West Midlands)God's Gift of Memory - Anne SheltonThe power of memory is God's amazing gift to all of us, He brings forth memories that reminds us of Him and all that he has done for us.
Anne Shelton reminds us of blessing that we have in being able to remember and encourages us to look back at lockdown at the memories we have made an will continue to make and challenges us asking what memory from lockdown will be unforgettable to you?
The quotes Anne shared:
"Some memories are unforgettable, remaining ever vivid and heart warming"
"Sometimes you will never know...
2020-07-0517 minBethel Church Blackheath (West Midlands)The God who Helps - Tony ShawGod is good; all the time; in every situation; no matter what; God is good.
With the recent events in the world, worry anxiety and fear have become very personal and pressing issues but we can trust God to turn these into faith, trust and peace. Tony Shaw encourages us and gives us a formula for each day to remove worry and to bring forth peace.
2020-06-2822 minBethel Church Blackheath (West Midlands)A final look - Battlefield of the Mind Part 8 - Ruth CrumptonIn Part 8 of the 'Battlefield of the Mind' series, Ruth takes a final look at some of the lessons we can learn from Joyce’s book and the weapons we have at our disposal to win the battle that goes on in our mind.
2020-06-2120 minBethel Church Blackheath (West Midlands)The Mind of Christ - Battlefield of the Mind Part 7 - Ruth CrumptonIn Part 7 of the 'Battlefield of the Mind' series Ruth looks at and encourages us to consider some of the ways we need to think in order to have the mind of Christ.
2020-06-1420 minBethel Church Blackheath (West Midlands)The Abnormal Mind Continued - Battlefield of the Mind Part 6 - Ruth CrumptonIn Part 6 of the "Battlefield of the Mind" series, Ruth continues to challenge us to be aware of some more of the abnormal ways our minds think.
2020-06-0721 minBethel Church Blackheath (West Midlands)Heaven - Simon PriestDo you know for certain that you will go to heaven?
Simon Priest breaks down what it means to be sure of our place in heaven because of Jesus.
Heaven is Hope Eternal Appear Victory Encourage No
The 6 bible verses mentioned: 1 Peter 1: 3 - 4, John 5: 24, 1 Corinthians 15: 54 - 57, 1 Thessalonians 4: 13 - 18 and Revelation 21: 1 - 4
2020-05-3116 minBethel Church Blackheath (West Midlands)The Abnormal Mind - Battlefield of the Mind Part 5 - Ruth CrumptonIn Part 5 of the 'Battlefield of the Mind' series, Ruth challenges us to start to be aware of some of the abnormal ways our minds think.
2020-05-2421 minBethel Church Blackheath (West Midlands)In what condition is your mind? - Battlefield of the Mind Part 4 - Ruth CrumptonIn Part 4 of the series ‘Battlefield of the Mind’ Ruth challenges us to think about the question ‘In what condition is your mind?’
2020-05-1716 minBethel Church Blackheath (West Midlands)Overwhelmed? Lead me to the rock - Howard BarberAre you feeling overwhelmed at the moment?
Howard Barber shares a few thoughts about David and Psalm 61 and how God is our foundation when we feel overwhelmed.
2020-05-1010 minBethel Church Blackheath (West Midlands)Meditating on the Word (a closer look) - Battlefield of the Mind Part 3 - Ruth CrumptonRuth Crumpton takes a closer look at the daily verses she posted for Church to meditate on over the last 7 days.
These verses were: Philippians 4:13, Isiah 55:8-9, Isiah 43:1-3a, Psalm 139:17-18, 1 Corinthians 2:9, 2 Corinthians 5:8 and Psalm 27:4-5
2020-05-0318 minBethel Church Blackheath (West Midlands)"I'll see you later"Ruth Crumpton shares a few thoughts on God's goodness regarding the passing to Glory of a very special Mom.
2020-05-0214 minBethel Church Blackheath (West Midlands)Certain Hope - Tony ShawAfter one of our founding Sunday School teachers passed away peacefully yesterday, Tony Shaw reminds us that even through death we have a certain hope.
2020-04-2615 minBethel Church Blackheath (West Midlands)Meditate on God's Word - Battlefield of the Mind Part 2 - Ruth CrumptonHow often do you study God's word? How often are you distracted when trying to spend time with God? How often do you meditate on the word of God?
Ruth Crumpton brings the second instalment of the series "Battlefield of the Mind" inspired by Joyce Meyer; diving into what the bible says we should be thinking about in order to walk in the victory God has for our lives.
Bible verses referenced in this podcast: Psalm 119:15, Psalm 119:105, Psalm 1:1-3, Mark 4:24, Proverbs 4:20-23, Joshua 1:8, Hebrews 13:5, Romans 12:2, and Philippians 4:8
2020-04-2614 minBethel Church Blackheath (West Midlands)Battlefield of the Mind Part 1 - Ruth CrumptonThere is a spiritual battle going on right now in your head.
Inspired and based on Joyce Meyer's book entitled "Battlefield of the Mind", Ruth Crumpton starts a new series revealing truths about how we should think thoughts of the Spirit, to be able to be effective Christians and to walk with the Spirit each day.
The clip from Craig Groeschel is from his podcast titled "Leading from home" from the Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast.
2020-04-1915 minBethel Church Blackheath (West Midlands)Let the Ruins come to Life - Jo GoodmanRecorded 9th April 2020.
Jo Goodman brings this uplifting Easter Sunday message, looking at the song Glorious Ruins by Hillsong and how Jesus brings our ruins to life because of his resurrection!
2020-04-1213 minBethel Church Blackheath (West Midlands)Know that you're VALUABLE - Tony ShawRecorded 10th April 2020.
Tony Shaw shares a few thoughts at our first online communion Good Friday Service, encouraging us that we are valuable because of Christ!
2020-04-1007 minBethel Church Blackheath (West Midlands)They think it's all over - Mark CrumptonRecorded 8th April 2020.
Mark Crumpton brings this Good Friday message encouraging us that as Christians we have the victory and reminds us of why Good Friday is good!
2020-04-1015 minBethel Church Blackheath (West Midlands)Fear not! Look forward to the new things God has for you! - Howard BarberRecorded 3rd April 2020. Howard Barber takes a look at Isaiah and reminds us that despite the fear and uncertainty, God has plans for you!
2020-04-0510 minBethel Church Blackheath (West Midlands)Let Church be Church - Mark CrumptonRecorded 1st April 2020.
Mark Crumpton brings us an encouraging message, looking at God's provision, even throughout the current circumstances.
2020-04-0122 minBethel Church Blackheath (West Midlands)He is my strength - Ruth CrumptonRecorded 29th March 2020 after our first online Faithbuilders meeting.
Ruth Crumpton relates our current situation regarding COVID-19 to that of Habakkuk's and reminds us that our joy comes from God and not our situation!
2020-03-3107 minBethel Church Blackheath (West Midlands)Know Your Enemy - Ruth CrumptonRecorded 26th March 2020.
Unfortunately due to COVID-19 church remains closed but Ruth Crumpton brings us a reminder of the hidden enemy and encourages us to stay both physically healthy during these unprecedented times, but spiritually healthy.
2020-03-2913 minBethel Church Blackheath (West Midlands)God is Still in Control - Tony ShawRecorded 19th March 2020 via internet call.
Unfortunately due to COVID-19 church is cancelled but Tony Shaw brings us an uplifting message as whilst in our storms, God is Still in Control.
2020-03-2207 minBethel Church Blackheath (West Midlands)I am the Light of the World - Anne SheltonRecorded 15th September 2019.
Anne Shelton at our monthly family service explains how Jesus is the light of the world.
Unfortunately due to COVID-19 we were unable to hold our monthly family service today so this podcast is a means to aid people to still hear the message despite church being cancelled.
2020-03-1520 minBethel Church Blackheath (West Midlands)Onesimus - Slavic Gospel AssociationRecorded 8th March 2020.
Slavic Gospel Association (SGA), a Christian organisation, brings an update about the workings of SGA over recent years and a message about Philemon, Paul and Onesimus.
2020-03-0831 minBethel Church Blackheath (West Midlands)Intentional Living - Gary ColewellRecorded 1st March 2020.
Gary Colewell, a visiting speaker, talks about how we should live our lives with intention, living lives with a purpose, on purpose. Gary explores how Jesus was intentional with every decision he made and three 'R's to help us live intentionally:
Remember to be grateful (having an attitude of gratitude)
Retain our hearts (be careful of who we give our hearts to)
Release joy (being cheerful and generous givers)
2020-03-0129 minBethel Church Blackheath (West Midlands)Successful or Significant (Amazing Devotion) - Tony ShawRecorded 23rd February 2020.
Tony Shaw talks about when people choose to be successful or significant and how we believe we will be remembered.
The video mentioned - Team Hoyt - A Father's Love (https://youtu.be/65cwNrMvysQ)
2020-02-2333 minBethel Church Blackheath (West Midlands)Prayer - Linda PrinceRecorded 16th February 2020.
Linda Prince talks about becoming a prayer-warrior and praying out-loud in front of others.
2020-02-1608 minBethel Church Blackheath (West Midlands)Compassion (The Good Samaritan) - Carole & Howard BarberRecorded 16th February 2020.
At our monthly family service, Carole and Howard Barber present a sketch about the Good Samaritan with a message about compassion afterwards.
2020-02-1625 minBethel Church Blackheath (West Midlands)Kingdom Procedures: Worship To Withstand - Mark CrumptonRecorded 09th February 2020.
Mark Crumpton begins with an update on our Manor House Pantry Project and about a regular attendee who has been ill moving onto looking at Worship.
2020-02-0932 minBethel Church Blackheath (West Midlands)Blessed not Bitter - Mark CrumptonRecorded 5th February 2020.
Mark Crumpton talks about what it means to be blessed and not bitter at our monthly Tuesday Together taking a look at the blessings David talks about in Psalm 119:169-176.
2020-02-0424 minBethel Church Blackheath (West Midlands)Tony Shaw - AmazingRecorded 2nd February 2020.
Tony Shaw talks about God's amazing, unmerited, undeserved and unearned grace.
The videos Tony talks about are So Will I (100 Billion X) by Hillsong United (https://youtu.be/C2U7ffUM5Ec) and Team Hoyt - A Father's Love (https://youtu.be/65cwNrMvysQ)
2020-02-0231 minBethel Church Blackheath (West Midlands)What do you see when you worship? - Nathan AllanRecorded 26th January 2020.
Nathan Allan, a visiting speaker asks us, "what do we see when we worship?" and explores what it means to worship in whatever situation we are in.
The song referenced in the podcast: https://youtu.be/jeIZ3Za0AIQ?t=404
2020-01-2642 minBethel Church Blackheath (West Midlands)Are you ready to be great? - Marcus Walker @ BYTERecorded 21st January 2020.
Marcus Walker at our weekly youth group BYTE, talks about what it means to be great and that through Christ we can be great people
2020-01-2115 minBethel Church Blackheath (West Midlands)Meditate on God's Word - Jo Goodman (Sharing Night)Recorded 19th January 2020.
Jo Goodman at our monthly "Prayer and Praise" night talks about how to be bold and courageous, we must also mediate on God's word as it says in Joshua 1:7-9.
Tonight was also a sharing night where people were asked to share a bible verse that they will take with them throughout this year.
Thanks to Lorraine Priest, Phil Shelton, Linda Prince, Callum Whitfield, Anne Shelton and Ruth Crumpton on behalf of Di Aston for sharing along side Jo Goodman
2020-01-1937 minBethel Church Blackheath (West Midlands)New Beginnings - Anne SheltonRecorded 19th January 2020.
Anne Shelton at our monthly family service talks about Zacchaeus the tax collector and about new beginnings as we proceed through this year.
2020-01-1918 minBethel Church Blackheath (West Midlands)My Favourite Things - Simon PriestRecorded 12th January 2020.
Simon Priest talks about about our most favourite possessions and what should truly be most treasured in our lives: Jesus Christ.
2020-01-1227 minBethel Church Blackheath (West Midlands)Vision Sunday 2020Recorded 5th January 2020.
The leaders of the church, Tony Shaw and Mark Crumpton talk about their vision for the church for this year.
Tony looks at how we can Live, Commit and Transform our lives as well as those around us.
Mark looks at what has happened in the past and what we should aim to do in the New Year.
2020-01-0527 minBethel Church Blackheath (West Midlands)The Unopened Gift - Tony ShawRecorded 25.12.19.
Tony Shaw talks about the best gift you can ever receive, which for some remains unopened for over 2000 years.
Merry Christmas from all at Bethel!
2019-12-2519 minBethel Church Blackheath (West Midlands)Light Up Your Life - Mark CrumptonRecorded 22.12.19 after our annual Candlelit service.
Mark Crumpton talks about how times have changed and about the light of your life.
2019-12-2223 minBethel Church Blackheath (West Midlands)Free Gifts - Ruth CrumptonRecorded on 15th December 2019 after our annual Christmas Nativity.
Ruth Crumpton explains the free gifts which we receive from God if we are Christians.
The link to the video about grace: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUQ58RO6ve4
2019-12-1514 minBethel Church Blackheath (West Midlands)Rahab - Howard BarberRecorded on the 8th December 2019.
Howard Barber talks about Rahab the prostitute and how God used her, and how God can use us too.
We take a look at Joshua 2, Joshua 6, Matthew 1, Hebrews 11 and James.
2019-12-0845 minBethel Church Blackheath (West Midlands)A Two Dimensional Faith - John CocklingRecorded on the 1st December 2019.
John Cockling, a visiting speaker, talks about our horizontal relationship with others and our vertical relationship with God.
We explore three well known verses, their meaning this Christmas time and four words: HEAR, HEART, HEAD and HANDS
2019-12-0132 min